JioHotstar is getting AI-powered voice assistant RIYA for content discovery, VoicePrint for multilingual viewing and more

JioHotstar has announced the introduction of new features aimed at enhancing the user experience at the 48th AGM (Annual General Meeting). The updates include an AI-powered voice assistant named RIYA and a technology called “Voice Print,” which uses AI for voice cloning and lip-syncing. Continue reading “JioHotstar is getting AI-powered voice assistant RIYA for content discovery, VoicePrint for multilingual viewing and more”

JioHotstar clocks 100 million subscribers

JioHotstar has announced it has surpassed 100 million subscribers, marking a significant milestone in India’s streaming landscape. The platform attributes this growth to several key factors, including its content offerings, pricing strategies, and accessibility. Continue reading “JioHotstar clocks 100 million subscribers”

Airtel and Tata Play to merge DTH operations amidst industry consolidation: Report

Tata Group and Bharti Group are finalizing a merger of their direct-to-home (DTH) services, Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV, to counter financial losses as viewers turn to digital streaming. Continue reading “Airtel and Tata Play to merge DTH operations amidst industry consolidation: Report”

JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar merge into JioHotstar

JioStar, a new joint venture by the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, has announced the launch of JioHotstar that combines JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. This has nearly 300,000 or 3 lakh hours of content and a user base exceeding 500 million or 50 crore, said the company. Continue reading “JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar merge into JioHotstar”